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Desert Valley Hospital

Desert Valley Hospital is a medical facility located in Victorville, CA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

65%

Patient Experience Rating

Equal to the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were better than expected

6 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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65%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

1% lower than the national average

65%

Would definitely recommend

Equal to the national average

Desert Valley Hospital

National Average

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%74%75%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%80%84%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%69%76%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%41%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%67%58%

Desert Valley Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%50%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%71%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Despite listing himself as an ADHD specialist, Dr. Zafar seems to have a specific contempt for patients with the condition, and considers them all addicts. My session was no more than 10 minutes before I was led to an online Creyos assessment, which explicitly states should not be used as...

May 04 2025

Review for Dr. Zafar

I called to make an appt with Dr. Nayyar and was told she was booked several months out, so I made an appt with Dr. Zhang that following week. I explained not only my current symptoms but my family history (which is unfortunately extensive) with connective tissue disorders, autoimmune disorders and...

Apr 30 2025

Review for Dr. Nayyar

On my last televisit, the PA found a way around problems with my microphone. On in-person visits, they always try to schedule so I can readily catch buses. Do not over-rely on meds, but give me regular feedback on my condition through regular labs. Explain issues in understandable terms.

Apr 21 2025

Review for Dr. Nanda

This doctor is amazing, attentive, on time and respectful. The respect and professionalism stand out from the rest.Without a doubt, I recommend her as a neurologist. I’m very happy!

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Nayyar

He is wonderful with patients. Very thorough great. Excellent!!!

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Bekendam

Location

Desert Valley Hospital

16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville CA 92395

CallDirections

(760) 241-8000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Desert Valley Hospital located?

Desert Valley Hospital is located at 16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA 92395. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Desert Valley Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Desert Valley Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Desert Valley Hospital highly rated with patients?

65% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Desert Valley Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 8 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Desert Valley Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Desert Valley Hospital profile..

How does Desert Valley Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

16850 Bear Valley Rd

Victorville, CA 92395

Directions

(760) 241-8000